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They range from turning a former cinema in Leeds into a 4,000-capacity live venue and opening a new branch of the Eurkeka! children's museum in Merseyside.

Culture secretary Karen Bradley said: "These hugely exciting bids demonstrate the scale of cultural ambition across the region, and reflect the great diversity of Northern towns and cities.

"This £15m fund will mean that as many people as possible benefit from the Great Exhibition of the North and it is fantastic that so many communities have recognised the transformative potential of culture, design and innovation."